sbarton@actx.edu
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SPAN-1411-001 First-year Spanish I
Prerequisite: An acceptable score on state mandated or locally administered English placement test.
Basic Spanish language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within a cultural framework. Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the beginner level.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
Dual Credit Course
Textbook:
The online textbook Vistas, 5th Edition (published by Vistas Higher Learning) will be used. Students may purchase an access code from either the AC Bookstore or from the publisher's website: http://vistahigherlearning.com/students/store/spanish-programs/vistas-5th-edition.html. Under the tab “Digital Format”, purchase Supersite Plus Code (w/ WebSAM + vText + Practice App), ISBN 978-1-62680-646-7. This book will be used for Spanish 1412 and 2311, so, if the student takes those courses, no additional purchase will be necessary.
It is the student's choice if he/she wants to buy the hard-bound textbook. Keep mind that all the information you need is found online, THE HARD- BACK BOOK IS NOT REQUIRED, but some students find it helpful to have a book in hand. Instructions for accessing the online book, redeeming your access code, and creating your account can be found at: https://www.vhlcentral.com/screencasts/student
You will need speakers or a headset to listen to audio portions of various assignments. Your computer also needs a microphone to record your voice.
Course Structure:
Learning Outcomes:
1. After studying the material presented in this course of study, students will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Department of Modern Languages;
2. Use the Novice subject area vocabulary presented in the text;
3. Write from dictation sentences or short passages dealing with familiar material;
4. Understand questions dealing with basic autobiographical data or routine activities and respond appropriately;
5. Demonstrate knowledge of courtesy ex
6. Introduce themselves and others; respond appropriately;
7. Comprehend simple instructions dealing with familiar situations and vocabulary;
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the forms and meanings of common regular and irregular verbs in the present and preterit in both written and oral context;
9. Produce (in oral or written form) uncomplicated sentences in the present and preterit tenses;
10. Give simple oral or written responses in the present and preterit to questions dealing with personal information or daily activities;
11. Give in written or oral form a one-sentence summary of an action or a situation in the present or a one-sentence summary of a past action;
12. Understand isolated words and phrases from Spanish-language radio programs, tapes, films, or television programs or heard in conversations between native speakers;
13. Understand the main idea and some facts from simple, connected written or oral passages dealing with familiar situations and mostly known vocabulary and verb forms;
Recognize isolated words and ex
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Academic Dishonesty:
Students are responsible for adhering to the highest standard of behavior when it comes to honesty and plagiarism. A student who engages in scholastic dishonesty which includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, the use of online translators, and collusion, will receive an F for this course. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
ALL TESTS AND QUIZZES ARE TO BE TAKEN CLOSED BOOK. NO HELP.
Grading:
Your grade will be weighted according to the following criteria:
Assignments = 40%
Tests and quizzes = 60%
The assigned homework assignments, tests and quizzes need to be completed by a certain date. They are a combination of listening, speaking, reading, writing, fill-in-the blank, multiple choice and T/F exercises, and at the end of each chapter, a comprehensive test. The homework assignments may be done two (2) times so that the student can learn the material more thoroughly and achieve the desired grade. Students may seek help when completing homework assignments as needed, but the use of any type of translator, online or otherwise, is strictly prohibited on all work. Homework assignments (not tests) may be completed at any time before the due date. You may work on them at your own pace. The tests are timed (30 minutes for vocabulary quizzes and 45 minutes for lesson tests) and may be taken only once. Tests may be taken as early as two (2) days before the due date. ALL TESTS ARE TO BE TAKEN CLOSED BOOK. NO OUTSIDE HELP. Students are strongly urged to keep up with the assignments by working ahead of the schedule. Assignments completed late will be NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR CREDIT.
The standard ten-point spread is used to determine the letter grade received:
90 –100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 –79 = C
60 – 69 = D
below 60 = F
There is no extra credit in this course.
There are many sections not marked as an assignment in the content for each chapter. These sections would prove extremely helpful if worked by students. The more sections you complete, the better you will understand grammatical concepts as well as spoken Spanish.
There will be no make-ups for missed chapter tests. If there are extenuating circumstances, please advise the instructor, who will make a case-by-case judgment call.
Computer or technical difficulties are no excuse for missing assignments or tests, so, keep a close eye on the calendar of assignments so that you do not miss any deadlines. Take care of computer repair/problems promptly. No late work will be accepted unless there are extreme, extenuating circumstances.
Not appllicable.
All assignments are listed on the calendar of assignments on the VHL website and below. Pay close attention to the calendar, as no late assignments are accepted (unless there are extreme, extenuating circumstances; judgment calls will be made on a case-by-case basis [such as the student was hospitalized, or had a baby, or there was a death in the family]). All assignments (not tests) may be completed and submitted any time before the due date. Tests may be taken up to two (2) days before the due date.
Spanish 1411
Fall Semester 2017
Lección 1
9/5 - 9/14 Homework assignments
9/8 Vocabulary quiz (closed book); may be taken 9/6 - 9/8
9/15 Lesson 1 Test (closed book); may be taken 9/13 - 9/15
Lección 2
9/18 – 9/28 Homework assignments
9/22 Vocabulary quiz (closed book); maybe taken 9/20-9/22
9/29 Lesson 2 Test (closed book); may be taken 9/27 - 9/29
Lección 3
10/2 – 10/12 Homework assignments
10/6 Vocabulary quiz (closed book); may be taken 10/4 - 10/6
10/13 Lesson 3 Test (closed book); may be taken 10/11 - 10/13
10/16 - 10/20 Fall Break
Lección 4
10/23 – 11/2 Homework assignments
1-28 Vocabulary quiz (closed book); may be taken 10/25 - 10/27
11/3 Lesson 4 Test (closed book); may be taken 11/1 - 11/3
Lección 5
11/6 – 11/17 Homework assignments
11/10 Vocabulary quiz (closed book); may be taken 11/8 - 11/10
11/17 Lesson 5 Test (closed book); may be taken 11/15 - 11/17
11/20 - 11/24 Thanksgiving Holiday
Lección 6
11/27 – 12/7 Homework assignments
12/1 Vocabulary quiz (closed book); may be taken 11/29 - 12/1
12/8 Lesson 6 Test (closed book); may be taken 12/6 - 12/8
12/11 – 12/13 Final exams (closed book); may be taken 12/11 - 12/13
Provided via the VHL Supersite calendar, e-mails from the professor, and on Blackboard
Link to the VHL Supersite: https://www.vhlcentral.com/
For problems with the VHL Supersite, you may email: techsupport@vistahigherlearning.com or call 1-800-248-2813.
For problems logging into AC Online, contact 806-371-5000
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